Jon Bernthal is having a banner year in 2026. While his co-stars from Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, Tom Holland and Zendaya, have been grabbing headlines, Bernthal has quietly stacked up an impressive resume. From his scene-stealing role in Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster, which has raked in over $1.6 billion worldwide, to his lead in the Netflix limited series His & Hers alongside Tessa Thompson, the actor has been everywhere. That series briefly became one of Netflix's most-watched original shows ever before being overtaken by the Harlan Coben adaptation I Will Find You. He also reprised his fan-favorite role as Frank Castle in the Marvel special Punisher: One Last Kill.
Now, one of Bernthal's most beloved movies is getting a second life on streaming. The Accountant 2, which hit theaters in 2025 to positive reviews, has found a new home on Hulu and is already climbing the charts. According to FlixPatrol, the film is among the top 10 most-watched titles on Hulu domestically this week, a testament to its enduring appeal.
The sequel, directed by Gavin O'Connor, brings back Ben Affleck as the autistic accountant who doubles as a lethal assassin, with Bernthal reprising his role as his brother. The film also features J.K. Simmons and was released by Amazon MGM Studios. While its theatrical gross of around $100 million worldwide against an $80 million budget might seem modest, the strategy was always to build buzz for a streaming debut. That plan has paid off, as the movie previously dominated Prime Video's viewership charts for weeks.
The original The Accountant, released by Warner Bros. in 2016, was a sleeper hit, earning $155 million worldwide on a $44 million budget. Its strong performance on premium video-on-demand was a key factor in greenlighting the sequel after such a long gap. Now, The Accountant 2 is proving that the franchise's appeal extends well beyond the big screen.
Critics and audiences alike have embraced the sequel. On Rotten Tomatoes, The Accountant 2 holds a "Certified Fresh" 75% critics' score and a "Verified Hot" 92% audience score. The critics' consensus praises Affleck and Bernthal as "compelling leads" in a "violence-packed sequel that accrues humor and heart you can take to the bank."
Bernthal's streaming success isn't limited to Hulu. His 2021 thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead is also currently on Netflix's top 10 list. With such a string of hits, it's clear that Bernthal has become a major draw for streaming audiences.
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